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AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

HOUSTON ASTROS

The Astros were the last team to draft after losing first- and second-round picks due to their sign-stealing scandal. They still got good value with their first selection at No. 72. Alex Santos was a fringe first-round candidate who could have three plus offerings if he develops.

Houston stuck to the college ranks after picking Santos, taking another righty in . Brown has spent almost all of his time in the bullpen for Vanderbilt, but because of a legit four-pitch mix and solid

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